Rotary District 1285

In the next 30 days...

Ian and Susan with RI President Elect (Olayinka Babakila) and his partner Presy from Nigeria

Feedback from International Assembly

Wednesday 4th February 2026

District Event: provisional date

Lego Exhibition & Competition

Saturday 7th February 2026

RC Glossop Lego Exhibitors, model builders and lego products stand together with a building competition

District Executive

Tuesday 17th February 2026

District Event: Meeting for members of the District Executive committee on ZOOM - written reports to the District Secretary by 3/2/2026

Cheese and Wine and Chat

Monday 23rd February 2026

District Event: Join DG Edwin and DRFC Richard for an online cheese and wine

26/27 District Leadership Team Meeting

Wednesday 25th February 2026

District Event: provisional

Beginner Seminar - Using Canva

Thursday 26th February 2026

District Event: Learn about Canva, the graphic design platform 7pm Thursday 26 February 2026

Welcome to the website of Rotary International District 1285 which comprises about 1206 men and women in 58 Rotary Clubs in North West England and the Isle of Man. Rotary International worldwide comprises more than 1.2 million women and men who take action together to change their communities and the world.

Through Rotary, our members exchange ideas, forge lifelong relationships, and invest in service projects that make a lasting impact.

From club activities and social events to volunteer projects and networking opportunities, Rotary members strengthen communities through their professions and service. And together, we are changing the world.

The mission of Rotary International is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

The mission of The Rotary Foundation [Rotary's Charity] is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

If you are a Rotarian we hope that you will find this site useful; it aims to provide useful information for club officers and members and a convenient method of disseminating information from District Officers and District committees.

If you are not a Rotarian, we invite you to explore our pages. You will also find lots of information about Rotary on the national RotaryGBI website. If Rotary appeals to you, then please feel free to contact any of our clubs in your area; they will be pleased to hear from you.

What we do at NW England and the Isle of Man Rotary:

We serve our local communities - COMMUNITY

We provide opportunities for young people - YOUTH

We care for the planet - SERVICE

We support communities around the world - INTERNATIONAL

We work with the Rotary Foundation - FOUNDATION

WE HAVE FUN TOGETHER! - MEMBERSHIP

Interested in meeting up with us?

Our clubs meet online, in person and in hybrid form across the North West - our clubs are flexible and no matter what your aspirations or availability is, you will find a very warm welcome from the members of Rotary.

Join Us - Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland (rotarygbi.org)